Refreshed Windows 11 Search Can Alter Settings, Control Tasks Directly From the Taskbar
Microsoft is testing a redesigned Windows 11 Search experience that can handle some tasks directly from the taskbar. The new Search is built on WinUI 3, which Microsoft says improves speed and resource efficiency.
Available now to Windows Insiders, the refreshed interface shows all results in one list instead of splitting them between results and a large preview. Microsoft is also improving its ability to handle typos and synonyms, which can currently make it difficult to find the app or file you're looking for.
The update adds actions for some common tasks. Users can type requests such as "switch to dark mode," "turn on Bluetooth," "dim my screen," "mute," or "show desktop," then complete the action from Search without opening another app. These options will expand over time, with connected Phone Link actions arriving later.
Microsoft also plans to add an optional Copilot integration that can display quick answers inside...
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